EC-Council University Ranked Top 10 in Online Masters of Cybersecurity by Fortune® Education
April 17 2024 - 9:17AM
EC-Council University has been named in Fortune® elite ranking of
the Best Online Master's in Cybersecurity for 2024, alongside
esteemed institutions like the University of California – Berkeley,
Duke University, Indiana University, and the University of Arizona.
EC-Council University’s inclusion underscores its unwavering
commitment to academic excellence, innovative curriculum, and
student success.
With a 92% retention rate and graduating class
of 100 students in 2022-2023, EC-Council University has the second
largest cohort of students for its Master’s program in
cybersecurity among Fortune® top 20. Its global appeal is evident
in the diverse student body hailing from 79 countries, fostering a
richly collaborative and inclusive learning environment.
Demonstrating the effectiveness of its curriculum, an impressive
97.7% of learners have achieved or are on track to achieve their
initial goals, with 90.9% expressing overall satisfaction and 95.5%
recommending EC-Council’s University to others.
Fortune® rankings are meticulously crafted,
focusing on academic strength, retention and graduation rates,
enrollment figures, and alumni success. EC-Council University’s
Master of Science in Cyber Security (MSCS) program, with
specializations in cloud security, incident management, security
analysis, executive leadership, and digital forensics, equips
graduates with advanced skillsets aligned with industry demands.
Moreover, these specializations allow students to select specific
fields of study that they are passionate about. Each specialization
has well-defined job prospects, derived from the National
Initiative of Cybersecurity Education (NICE) published by the
National Institute of Standards and Technology.
The MSCS program offers a flexible, 100% online
format, empowering to balance coursework with their schedules.
Beyond traditional academia, EC-Council University integrates
practical training with industry-recognized certifications, such as
the Certified Penetration Testing Professional (CPENT), Certified
Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI), Certified Ethical Hacker
(CEH), enhancing graduates’ competitiveness in the cybersecurity
field each Master’s program has up to 4 industry recognized
certifications embedded as part of the program to equip graduates
with tangible skills to be competitive in the cybersecurity
field.
Lata Bavisi, President of EC-Council University,
expressed gratitude for the recognition, stating, "We are honored
to have EC-Council University acknowledged by Fortune® in the top
10 of the online master's program in cybersecurity. This
achievement reflects the dedication of our esteemed faculty, the
innovative spirit driving our curriculum, and the relentless
pursuit of excellence by our students.”
For further insights into EC-Council University
and its transformative cybersecurity programs, please visit
www.eccu.edu.
About EC-Council University:
EC-Council University (ECCU) is an
accredited online institution and part of the EC-Council Group,
prioritizing ethical behavior, innovative thinking, scholarship,
and leadership. Offering asynchronous programs with live learning
components in cybersecurity, ECCU aims to enhance the learning
experience and drive excellence in cybersecurity education.
Founded in 2001, EC-Council is a trusted
authority in cybersecurity education and certification. Best known
for its Certified Ethical Hacker program, EC-Council also offers
training, certificates, and degrees on a wide spectrum of subjects
from Computer Forensic Investigation and Security Analysis to
Threat Intelligence and Information Security. EC-Council is an
ISO/IEC 17024 Accredited Organization recognized under the U.S.
Defense Department Directive 8140/8570 and many other authoritative
cybersecurity bodies worldwide. With over 350,000 certified
professionals globally, EC-Council remains a gold standard in the
industry.
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